Jake Retzlaff commits to Tulane after leaving BYU amid potential suspension: Sources
Retzlaff, who was BYU's starter last season, withdrew from BYU earlier this month as he was facing a suspension for violating BYU's Honor Code around premarital sex. Retzlaff had been accused of sexual assault and battery in a civil lawsuit in May. The suit was later jointly withdrawn by both parties; Retzlaff had denied the assault claims and said it was a consensual encounter.
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Sources briefed on the situation told The Athletic that Retzlaff was vetted by Tulane's Title IX office, but did not elaborate on what the vetting process involved. Due to the timing and his move outside the transfer portal, Retzlaff is set to enroll soon as a walk-on player.
Retzlaff threw for 2,947 yards with 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, leading BYU to an 11-2 record last season and taking on the moniker of 'BYJew,' which led to an NIL deal with Manischewitz, the Jewish food brand.
'BYU has meant more to me than just football. It's been a place of growth — spiritually, mentally, and physically,' Retzlaff wrote in a post on Instagram on July 11, announcing his departure from BYU. 'I'm grateful for every teammate, coach, staff member, and fan who's supported me along the way. The relationship and memories I've made in Provo will always be a part of me.'
Retzlaff and Tulane coach Jon Sumrall have a relationship that goes back to the quarterback's recruitment out of junior college, when he took a visit to Troy, where Sumrall coached at the time.
Tulane is coming off a 9-5 season that saw the Green Wave go 7-1 in American Conference play, losing to Army in the conference championship game. The team then saw quarterback Darian Mensah leave for Duke and running back Makhi Hughes go to Oregon.
The Green Wave have now added five transfer quarterbacks this offseason, including Retzlaff, Brendan Sullivan (Iowa), Kadin Semonza (Ball State) and Donovan Leary (Illinois). Tulane had also added TJ Finley (Western Kentucky), though he is no longer with the program following a spring arrest.
At BYU, junior Treyson Bourguet, redshirt sophomore McCae Hillstead and freshman Bear Bachmeier will likely compete to start at quarterback.
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